Zosteropidae

Small passerine birds that are native to tropics, and are characterised by that distinctive white eye.

Oriental White-eye

White-eye,

Japanese White-eye

White-eye,

Whiskered Yuhina

This pair was spotted near Tshoka campsite diligently clearing all the caterpillars from the leaves.

Yuhina,This pair was spotted near Tshoka campsite diligently clearing all the caterpillars from the leaves.

Silver-eye

Common across New Zealand. This one was photographed in Bushy Beach reserve while we were waiting for the Penguins.

Silver-eye,Common across New Zealand. This one was photographed in Bushy Beach reserve while we were waiting for the Penguins.

Whiskered Yuhina

Yuhina,

Oriental White-eye

As we spend more time at the farm, the white-eyes here have become more and more used to our presence. It's a great feeling when a bird trusts you and lets you get a little more closer. It makes for great photos too.

White-eye,As we spend more time at the farm, the white-eyes here have become more and more used to our presence. It's a great feeling when a bird trusts you and lets you get a little more closer. It makes for great photos too.